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(Clockwise) Stills from In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, Mayilaa, and The Compression Zone.
Culture

Indian and South Asian Films at Singapore International Film Festival 2026

Alongside the epic Lagaan, South Asian stories were plentiful at this year’s Singapore International Film Festival.

Things will improve when the inter-monsoon period arrives at the end of October or early November.
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Inter-monsoon Lowers Haze Risk

The family in a discussion – (from left) Mr Shezad Hassan, Ms Dania Hassan and Mr Suliman Hamid.
Community

History the Charm for Hassan’s Carpets Owner Suliman Hamid

The ministry said the share of companies expecting to retrench over the next three months edged up to 3.1%, from 2.8% a month earlier
News

Singapore Q3 Layoffs Highest Since 2020

Aamir Khan (in pink kurta) speaking at SGIFF’s In Conversation With series panel discussion with moderator Rishi Budhrani on Oct 22.
Culture

Aamir Khan Thrills Fans with S’pore International Film Fest Appearances

Community

The concept art for Karang Guni: The Cursed Collection at HHN 14.

Op-ed: A Guide to Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights

Before the light, there was darkness. Even the mythical Ravana – the 10-headed king of the rakshasas or demons – would be spooked by the ghastly ghosts and creatures that roam the grounds of Universal...

Mr Yumnam Sanajaoba (left) won the NRI Achievers Award for Global Business Leadership with Impact on Northeast India in July 2026.

Manipur Southeast Asia Economic Development Association in the Works

Minister Desmond Lee talks to author Khaja Mohamed Iqbal, who wrote the books sponsored by the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, at the SPH Auditorium on Oct 27.

Empowering Parents and Pre-schoolers in the Mother Tongue Journey

The family in a discussion – (from left) Mr Shezad Hassan, Ms Dania Hassan and Mr Suliman Hamid.

History the Charm for Hassan’s Carpets Owner Suliman Hamid

Migrant workers were the star performers at the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association Singapore’s Deepavali celebration on Oct 24.

Migrant Workers Take Centre Stage at IIT Alumni’s Deepavali Celebration

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Culture

Aamir Khan (in pink kurta) speaking at SGIFF’s In Conversation With series panel discussion with moderator Rishi Budhrani on Oct 22.

Aamir Khan Thrills Fans with S’pore International Film Fest Appearances

Fans stretching from Malaysia to China came to catch a glimpse of legendary Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan, who was in the city-state for the 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF...

(Clockwise) Stills from In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, Mayilaa, and The Compression Zone.

Indian and South Asian Films at Singapore International Film Festival 2026

Medical speech therapist and veteran Bharatanatyam practitioner Anuja Varaprasad (left) performs alongside senior dancer and teacher Lakshmi Krishnan, in the production ‘Unsaid’.

Unsaid: Bharatanatyam Production Tackles Dementia in Indian Community

The cast of Rafta, Rafta.

HuM Theatre’s Rafta, Rafta puts the Fun in Dysfunctional

Film still from Coast to Coast.

Local Short But Mighty Films at S’pore International Film Fest

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Punggol grew 4.6% a year and entered the top 10 most populous planning areas in 2026, adding 74,110 residents to the 130,380 it had in 2016.

Punggol, Sengkang Populations Show Strong Growth

While Tampines is Singapore’s most populous planning area for the third consecutive year, the north-east towns of Sengkang and Punggol are growing faster.

The ministry said the share of companies expecting to retrench over the next three months edged up to 3.1%, from 2.8% a month earlier

Singapore Q3 Layoffs Highest Since 2020

Things will improve when the inter-monsoon period arrives at the end of October or early November.

Inter-monsoon Lowers Haze Risk

Bite-sized snippets from across the lion city.

Singapore in 2 Minutes for the Week of Oct 30

The 33rd edition of SIMBEX comprised shore-based activities followed by maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal.

Singapore, Indian Navies Strengthen Defence Ties in Bay of Bengal Exercise

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Lifestyle

A student chef garnishing a plate of classic French potato dish "Gratin Dauphinois" at the École Ducasse, a French culinary school in Gurugram. French cooking schools in India are attracting a wave of young talent, hungry to reach the upper echelons of international gastronomy and reap the rewards of their country's growing appetite for fine dining.

Indian Gastronomy Stirs with French Cooking

While being fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences and French cooking schools are attracting students eager to make their mark on the country’s gro...

Find out what events are happening in Singapore this weekend!

What to do in Singapore for the Week of October 30

See what the stars have in store for you...

Your Horoscope for the Week of Oct 30

The legendary Guntur chilli from Andhra Pradesh.

Where the Heat Hits Deep: Journey into a Spicy Cuisine

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Derek O’Brien Quiz for the Week of Oct 30

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